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Old 04-30-2008, 02:12 AM
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the salt mix is fine, this is a case of my overdoseing and not testing. I am just wondering if this is the reason for my shrimp and fish dieing or could there be another problem
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:06 AM
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i would assume it could be killing things either from the high calcium or the effects the high calcium are having on other factors. since its only a 29g tank i would start doin 5g changes every day untill thing are normal.
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:30 AM
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water changes.

Guess depends on your Alk but sort of surprised you could get your Ca that high without a precipitation event.
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Old 04-30-2008, 03:54 AM
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the salt mix is fine, this is a case of my overdoseing
Have you actually tested your waterchange water for its calcium level? What brand of salt are you using? It IS possible that you have a bad batch of salt which may be contributing to the high calcium. It wouldn't be the first time. Although it IS likely that it is from you overdosing. I would also suggest 5g waterchanges daily until the levels even out. For your low pH (I have the same issue), try switching to SeaChem Reef Buffer 8.3 for supplementing your alkalinity, it will help raise your pH.
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